Chapter five Millie’s POV arrived place minutes later. She was busy preparing the dinner and setting plates on the table. I quickly noticed that there were three plates. someone else I asked, even if I knew the answer already. After all, I was with the smell of curry at the entrance–Gabrielle’s dish. My friend blushed, and I knew I was corr what needed today Me and Michael never got along. chael was coming. Awesome, was precisely Gabrielle met her at one of those fancy lawyers‘ and got smitten instantly. They were a couple for more than four years, and he still did not propose to her, even if she was the best thing happened to him. doubted that. Of course, as any he could play any role perfectly. front of Gabrielle, was a loving and caring boyfriend, but I had more than to him glancing other women for longer than would be appropriate. I tried reason with Gabrielle, but she blind’d by love and ready to find excuses for his behavior. I choice but to give up. Maybe one day, my will see her true colors. I was only that it would break heart. “How it go?” Gabrielle asked, stirring in the pot. I sat on one of the chairs and let out breath. Great,” I said sarcastically. everyone Mark was me with Sandra. They called it love. top of that, Sandra is with his child. “Shut My reacted in her usual way. I arms, as what else could I say? “So they will live together?” She asked, sitting in front me. the apartment that once I added dryly. ” My father took me and gave it to them, together with a company. So now, I have no place to and no work. life is great. “I can’t believe your father to all of that. Gabrielle shook her head. Me neither, but it is what it is. Luckily, I have some extra savings that be to buy myself a small apartment. can I in looked at my friend pleadingly. do not have to ask. ” waved her hand dismissively. “Thank you. I will try to get something soon possible. I do not a burden,” I said quietly. “Do not think about it. My house always for you. Besides, I owe you. ” My friend replied with a small smile. was I pull this card on her. Gabrielle finished her education, to find a job as no one fond of hiring lawyer with no even if she graduated with honors. Her money was tight, but was too proud to Chapter five ask her parents for help. They not for choosing law school instead of the med school they for her. At those times, she lived me rent–free, and also used father’s connections her start her first job. the roles and was the one needing help. remembered about the man I today. Funny thing…. started talking, but then doorbell was and Gabrielle rushed to the door. A later, she returned, with Mic whose face scrunched as soon as he me. I to see you here. He said, purposely using my full name, knowing well how it. Whenever someone called that, I instantly felt like an old lady who lived together with It is good to see you, too, Michael,” smirked. will me a while. ” interrupted our pleasantries. Is that so?” Michael looked her, his brow. I could already see the plan forming in his mind about how to of me. tried to distance Gabrielle knowing I was his big fan, he failed. Millie is going through some hard times, and I offered her help. ” My friend I to get her attention and let her know stay quiet, but of course, it did work. Troubles in paradise?” looked at me with a sly smile. but I am glad happy. I and watched his smile drop. do you think it makes me happy?” He asked in panicked voice since Gabrielle glanced at him questioningly. just like it I replied innocently. ” But I was wrong. Michael shot me a glare, and I barely contained my smile. It to put him in line. Gabrielle could love him, but he that an open on me mean to him. We promised other that man would come between us, and I knew Gabrielle would honor promise. ” My friend placing a pot curry on the table. focused on my food they engaged in some irrelevant conversation, I knew that drop the matter for but I also knew that it wouldn’t long. That meant would have to solve my arrangement soon. I do it I loved to independent. I promised to visit the bank first thing tomorrow morning and find out what I could buy with my savings. would be nothing close to the I but it would mine, and no one would have rights to it. Michael left after two hours while Gabrielle I decided to a movie marathon, supported by a of wine. laughed and for a brief moment, I forgot my current situation I fell asleep couch during the movie. Stress from this whole day and wine took a toll on me. Chapter five The next day, I up, showered, and rushed to the bank while Gabrielle still slept. to withdraw my money. name is Millicent I said as soon as was turn. The bank worker offered me a small smile and tapped my details on the computer. Lindsay was name on tag. I sorry, but it is impossible. She looked me with concern. “What do mean?” by w According to the system, money had been transferred to another account. ” Lindsay suspiciously. Which My was dangerously calm. account belongs Deborah Brown. WHAT HELL?